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stressful

[stres-fuhl] / ˈstrɛs fəl /






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“It was a stressful time. We didn’t work for three years, about, and then we had the back-to-back strikes,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The researchers found that cells containing the active, modified form of MYC repaired DNA damage more efficiently and were more likely to survive stressful conditions, including exposure to DNA-damaging treatments.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Even before fully driverless cars arrive, this growing communication between vehicles and infrastructure will make driving safer and less stressful, reducing surprises and smoothing traffic flow.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Waiting on reimbursement and knowing that if it doesn’t come you’ll have to pay interest is stressful.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Jack tugged at the wavy hair that flopped on his forehead, like even the memory was stressful.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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